Cava
Alta Alella Opus Mirgin Grand Reserva Brut Nature Paraje Calificado 2014
75clAlta Alella Opus Mirgin Grand Reserva Brut Nature Paraje Calificado 2014

Technical sheet
Type Of Wine: | sparkling wine |
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Vintage: | 2014 |
Appellation: | Cava (Catalonia, Spain) |
Winery: | Alta Alella |
Volume: | 75cl |
Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Alcohol Vol.: | 12.5% |
Type Of Sparkling: | Brut Nature |
Description of Alta Alella Opus Mirgin Grand Reserva Brut Nature Paraje Calificado 2014
Alta Alella Opus Mirgin Grand Reserva Brut Nature Paraje Calificado 2014
TASTING NOTES:
- View: Straw yellow with golden reflections and fine bubbles.
- Nose: sweet aromas of ripe white fruits like apples and pears combined with fine floral notes on a background of red fruits and nuts with a hint of saltiness.
- Mouth: Well structured and balanced input with saline touches and minerals. When you touch the palate evokes ripe white fruits and nuts, while highlighting its incredible acidity. long and tasty finish.
APPELLATION: Cava
VINEYARD: Alta Alella Mirgin. The winery is located in the municipality of the town of Alella, just 18 km from the city of Barcelona, south of Catalonia. They have a total of 43 hectares of organic vineyards around the winery, which are protected by the Serralada Natural Park Marina. Soil is composed mainly Sauló, with moderate levels of organic matter and active lime, but with good drainage and a degree of acidity outstanding.
GRAPES: Chardonnay (60%), Pansa Blanca (40%)
AGEING: Minimum aging of 36 months in the bottle. Does not rest in the cellar after disgorgement, marketed immediately.
PREPARATION: Made with organic grapes that are harvested manually. The fruits are pressed very gently to extract the must flower. Grape varieties are vinified separately. While Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels second use, the white pansa does the same in stainless steel tanks. After four months the mix of varieties is made by the traditional method Champeonise.
WINE PAIRING: Perfect to accompany tapas made with semi-hard cheeses and ham, fish and seafood.
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 09.07 ° C
ALCOHOL: 12%
The Winery
Alta Alella

The vineyards at Can Genis are all planted on Sauló soil, one of the key distinguishing factors of Alella's wines. Sauló is an acidic, sandy soil with low limestone content, low organic matter and poor water retention. The estate is just 2 km from the Mediterranean, with the vineyards planted on slopes and terraces between 150 and 300m altitude.
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